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Pandemic news

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Marc Diaper, previously CEO of GymBox, has been revealed as the new CEO of Fitness
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
Champneys will open its first European property in decades on 1 July at the new
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
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Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
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Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Great success for Technogym’s “Let’s Move & Donate Food” campaign: one million meals donated
Thanks to the participation of 150,000 people across 141 countries, the social campaign surpassed one billion Moves collected, which were converted into a donation of one million school meals to support children in need.
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

Pandemic news

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Marc Diaper, previously CEO of GymBox, has been revealed as the new CEO of Fitness
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Sport England has confirmed that Simon Hayes will take over from Tim Hollingsworth as CEO.
Tony de Leede is selling the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat that sits on 320 acres of
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical part of wellbeing and in response to
Champneys will open its first European property in decades on 1 July at the new
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group Education was launched in 2016 by Steven Dick and Scott Agnew....
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Great success for Technogym’s “Let’s Move & Donate Food” campaign: one million meals donated
Thanks to the participation of 150,000 people across 141 countries, the social campaign surpassed one billion Moves collected, which were converted into a donation of one million school meals to support children in need.
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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